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Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne

Name: Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne
Brand: BOC Sciences
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Catalog Number	R01-0259
Category	Alkynes
Molecular Formula	C31H43N3O11
Molecular Weight	633.69

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Product Introduction

A branched linker with three alkyne moieties for click chemistry and a maleimide group to react with sulfhydryl containing biomolecules.

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Purity	>90% by HPLC
Solubility	DCM, THF, acetonitrile, DMF and DMSO
Appearance	Oil

Storage

-20 °C

Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne is a bifunctional reagent widely used in bioconjugation and chemical biology. Here are some key applications of Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne:

Protein Labeling: Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne can be used to label proteins with alkyne groups, enabling subsequent bio-orthogonal Click Chemistry reactions. This allows for the attachment of various probes or dyes to proteins, facilitating studies in protein localization, interaction, and function. It provides a versatile approach to tagging proteins without altering their activity or stability.

Drug Delivery Systems: In drug delivery research, Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne is used to conjugate drugs to carriers such as nanoparticles or liposomes. The maleimide group reacts with thiol groups on the drug or carrier, while the alkyne groups enable further functionalization. This method enhances the targeted delivery and controlled release of therapeutics, improving their efficacy and safety profiles.

Surface Modification: Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne is employed in modifying surfaces of biomaterials and medical devices. By attaching bioactive molecules or antifouling agents through Click Chemistry, surfaces become more biocompatible and resistant to biofouling. This application is vital in developing advanced biomaterials for implants, sensors, and diagnostic devices.

Bioconjugation Research: In the field of bioconjugation, Mal-PEG4-tris-alkyne enables the assembly of complex biomolecular structures. Researchers use it to link proteins, nucleic acids, and other molecules in a site-specific manner. This technique supports the development of multifunctional molecules for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, as well as the study of biological systems at a molecular level.